Nimble AMS

MARCH 25, 2022

Building a successful online community starts with a solid plan. . Read on for what to include in your association’s online community strategy. Offering an online community to your members is a powerful way to provide member value. And an online community provides an ideal way to deliver these member benefits. .

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Community Online Strategy Guidelines 134

.orgSource

APRIL 8, 2024

I hope you enjoy this snapshot of a conversation that left me with more questions than answers, a place where I always love to be. Here’s how Greg describes the group. The first group is punks who are masquerading as “suits.” But it would have been inspiring to belong to a group of like-minded innovators.

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Associations Alternative Industry Articulate 251

Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2011

Technology and Community: Strategic Options for Movement Building. Let’s start at the most fundamental place for this conversation. How many people hear that word and think it is just as generic as the word community? In the most simple terms, a movement is when organizations work with, and not for, the community.

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.orgSource

MARCH 6, 2023

Is it possible that your community has doubts about the organization’s credibility? Our goal was to provide a great forum for networking and meaningful conversations. We asked Nancy MacRae, MS, CEO of the Emergency Nurses Association , to help us frame this conversation by sharing her group’s commitment to that idea.

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Associations Leadership Question Wisconsin 221

ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 9, 2022

The need for collaboration amongst a diverse array of community members has become a recognized focus within the nonprofit sector. What obligations do white-led nonprofits hold for working with minority community groups and nonprofits in their communities? Illustration by Yuxin Qin. On this, many can agree.

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NTEN

MAY 1, 2014

We just had a flurry of exciting new Communities of Practice (CoPs) emerge since the 14NTC. CoPs create networking and educational experiences for members of the nonprofit tech community via regular discussion threads, conference calls, webinars, and tweet chats. Groups are developed and supported by volunteer community organizers.

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Group Tech Community Drupal 96

Candid

APRIL 2, 2024

Grassroots organizations provide vital services to local communities, yet they struggle to compete for grants against large national nonprofits that can leverage robust development teams, considerable fundraising experience, and established relationships with grantmakers. Start by getting to know your organization’s work intimately.

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Relationship Effective Fundraising Linkedin 111

Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 6, 2009

You can read the full post and join the conversation on SSIR here. My current job title includes the term “Community Builder” and I get asked nearly every day just what that means: how do you build community? where is the community you want to build? how can I be a community builder online?

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 11, 2010

Two weeks ago I shared a couple reflections that I had on a recent #4change chat about community building – the major output from that chat and the follow up blog post was the call I heard for a regular opportunity to talk about community building. Monthly Community Builder Chats. Let me know.

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Community Build Case Study Phase 174

Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 8, 2011

My latest contribution to the Stanford Social Innovation Review’s opinion blog is up – you can read the post and contribute to the conversation on SSIR , or read it in full below. But, how do you go about building that trust? Passive Ways to Build Trust. Active Ways to Build Trust. Empower community advisors.

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Build Community Celebrate Leadership 228

.orgSource

DECEMBER 19, 2022

It doesn’t preclude the bad news and uncomfortable conversations that are an inevitable part of being a boss. But if you make random acts of kindness a habit, you build credit for times when being too much yourself is inevitable. Cater a healthy group lunch every quarter. Make random acts of kindness a habit. No one is perfect.

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Giving Alexa Demonstration Fun 448

Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Getting in front of target buyers and communicating value happen to be two of the main principles of the common sales process. Step 1: Build the top of your funnel SImply put, building the top of the funnel means participating in activities designed to create awareness about your association.

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Create Strategy Associations Registration 169

Association Analytics

MARCH 1, 2023

Other options to consider are social and community listening. You can see conversations grouped together by sentiment: positive, neutral, or negative. The same can happen by listening to conversations in your online community. You won’t get this time back when the economy is booming and sales are off the charts.

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 12, 2010

My latest post for the Stanford Social Innovation Review is now up – you can check it out and join the conversation there ; or read the repost below! —— Last year I used the metaphor of “ gardening vs landscaping &# to outline some of the key attributes I believe make for successful community building, on or offline.

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Build Community Ning Offline 143

Amy Sample Ward

MAY 7, 2010

This is a guest post I wrote for the Online Community Report. You can find the original post and the community there. —– I love my community. Regardless of whether I feel like, or am trying to be, a community builder, the community always provides opportunities for others to join me. But, it ain’t easy.

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Community Build Report Online 123

Amy Sample Ward

JULY 21, 2010

This afternoon I had the pleasure and honor of spending a few hours with members of the Charity Technology Trust/Charity Technology Exchange team, part of the TechSoup Global network , exploring their options for creating programs or services to build and foster community throughout their network. Who is the community?

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Case Study Studies Charity Community 162

VisionLink

AUGUST 31, 2023

VISIONLINK OPENINGS We are humanitarians driven to build better connections for communities like yours. Visionlink builds integrated software solutions, with expert consultation and implementation services, to transform people-serving organizations. Might one of these interest you or someone you know?

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

But, what if you could use social media to overcome one of the biggest challenges that nonprofits have faced over the past year: creating communities for supporters to engage with one another? We’ll cover creating digital supporter communities through the following points: Brief Overview of Supporter Communities on Social Media.

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Social Media Digital Support Community 59

The MatrixFiles

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The good news is that smart people are working to identify ways that newsrooms and individual journalists can stem the decline and build trust within their communities. Members are asking for resources they can use to bring people together and enhance trust within their communities.

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Associations Industry Government Education 130

Media Cause

APRIL 2, 2021

An integral part of social media management is building and monitoring your community. This builds trust and a sense of belonging among a network of people with shared interests, all while deepening an authentic relationship between brand and supporter. Be sure to interact with community comments by liking or commenting back.

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Social Media Community Management Media 52

Nimble AMS

MAY 10, 2022

Well-researched and thoughtfully written content has the power to build association credibility, organization brand awareness, and even attract new members. . But how can you take the next step to build yourself into a respected thought leader? Build association credibility. Increase organization awareness.

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Associations Leadership Content Benefit 181

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 14, 2022

Are you acknowledging those differences in the way you build relationships with these supporters? When time and resources are scarce, it’s easier to send out the same fundraising message to everyone in your community. Sample identities could be “community leader” or “survivor” or “change maker.”. Conduct online donor surveys.

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Donor Giving Method Nonprofit 289

.orgSource

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

The introduction of ChatGPT from Open AI makes for jittery breakroom conversation. But making skill building an organizational priority is a hedge against the unknown that offers 360 degrees of current benefits. Skill building is a foundational strategy for retaining talent and attracting bright new employees to your organization.

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Team Time Skills Professional 221

Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 17, 2010

Last week, I had a fun time moderating the June #4Change Twitter Chat on Online Community Building. Thanks to all those who participated or followed along, and to those who will join the conversation now! What makes a Twitter chat different than a blog post, for example, is that the conversation is 1. real time, and 2.

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Community Build Local Los Angeles 132

Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 10, 2011

For about a year, I moderated a monthly online chat focused on community building, community management, on and offline engagement, and the technologies that support those connections. I wanted to let the community lead, and if the community didn’t need me moderating a chat, then I wasn’t going to force it!

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.orgSource

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Despite the novelty, we were interviewing some of the most forward-thinking leaders in our community. Most groups navigated the unusual challenges and got work done. We learned the importance of technology for communication and collaboration. When Kevin Ordonez, my business partner, and I wrote our Association 4.0

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 9, 2024

Many in the philanthropic community desire that nonprofits reflect the communities they serve—including everyone from volunteers and donors to staff, executives, and the board. You want to ensure all voices from the communities you serve are reflected throughout your organization, especially on your board. Christal M.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 20, 2011

I had a lot of fun yesterday giving a webinar for the Nonprofit Webinar series ; it was a whole hour discussing community engagement! DIY Community Engagement Metrics. Community Mapping. >> Step 1: Identify all the groups within your community. Step 2: Define the goals that match each group.

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Metrics Community Map Template 219

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 1, 2020

By Michelle Chen is an independent scholar with a PhD in mass communications with a focus on advocacy, activism and social change. She helps brands grow engagement and build relationships with their audience. This gives supporters an idea of what is important to the group. Leverage social information and norms.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

From there, you can curate a strategy to target a defined supporter group. For instance, if you find a post sparks lots of comments and conversations, capitalize on that opportunity and consider live streaming with a Q&A. Instead, leverage interactive content to grow your online community. Highlight your appreciation.

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Social Media Media Build Social 52

Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

There are definitely times when community building and even campaigning or organizing feels just like that! It is a meeting place, or a cross roads for nonprofit, business and civil society groups to come together around improving the state. In Defense of Community Managers.

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Community Management Proposal Roles 198

Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

If you build a strong brand identity on social media, people will be able to understand what your members stand for and whether your values align with theirs. Thankfully, many social media networks will have mechanisms that will allow you to have a private conversation. 5) Build an engaged community on social media.

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Social Media Associations Media Social 332

Amy Sample Ward

JULY 16, 2009

That’s part of the key to success when using Twitter for a Global conversation. There are also more and more opportunities emerging for people to coordinate global conversations that happen at the same time, instead of disconnected over time (still tied together via hashtag). Build a landing pad. What do those # mean?

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EveryAction

JUNE 8, 2023

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good. Find out what other groups they support to better target future online acquisition efforts.

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Advocacy Local Audience Poll 143

Nimble AMS

MAY 5, 2023

Recently, there has been a rise in for-profit organizations building “community” as part of their business strategy. Many of these new “associations” began as a byproduct of an individual building their personal brand with the help of easy collaboration tools like Slack. Emphasize digital-first. Social learning.

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Associations Strategy Help Profit 127

Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Don’t miss the Community Brands virtual workshop: New Year, New ME (Member Engagement) , on December 14 from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM, ET. Events Start building member engagement by empowering your volunteers to promote your next association event to their personal and professional connections. Online community. You’re not alone!

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Associations Volunteer Mentoring Industry 134

Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

NetSquared’s February series exploring “Online Community Organizing” includes three different interviews; I’m really excited to participate! I work in and support nonprofit organizations, and my focus on communities isn’t to suggest that organizations are “bad” or aren’t making a difference.

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